| Weight
Loss
Persons
who are overweight rack their brains to find ways to make their
figures attractive, trying one gimmick after another to burn
off fat, with
the hope of reducing their body weight and enhancing their agility.
In fact, many methods of weight loss can be said to be fruitless.
Yet, at
the same time they are not considered to be quackery because
the successful implementation of a thorough weight loss program
also presents
a major problem for medical professionals. Thus, the difficulty
is in finding a proven program which allows a person to lose
weight by taking advantage of the human body's biological and
physiological structure.
Overweight
refers to excess body weight compared to normal standards. The
excess weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water.
Obesity refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion
of body fat.
Various
methods used by people attempting to lose weight include
yo-yo dieting, exercise, practicing Qi Gong, and drinking
diet tees or herb. All of them, to a greater or lesser
degree, may help a person to lose weight.
Conditions that may accompany obesity include: High cholesterol
(including high triglyceride levels)
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Sleep apnea (episodes when a person stops breathing while
asleep)
Osteoarthritis
Gallstones
Stress incontinence (inability to control urine; small
amounts of urine are released when a person laughs, coughs,
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Herbs for
weight loss
Ephedra (Ephedra sinensis)
} Supplements
containing ephedra, also known as ma huang, have been widely
touted as energy boosters and weight loss stimulants. In fact,
studies have shown that ephedrine (derived from ephedra), when
used in combination with caffeine, may be helpful in treating
obesity. However, serious adverse effects ranging from extremely
high blood pressure to fatal heart attacks, stroke, and seizures
have been reported, causing the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to propose limits on the dose and duration of its usage.
Many healthcare practitioners recommend that ephedra not be
used to treat obesity or for any other reason because of these
dangerous side effects.
Psyllium
(Plantaginis ovatae)
Studies
and clinical reports suggest that psyllium, a soluble fiber,
may increase the sensation of fullness (satiety) and reduce
hunger cravings. For these reasons, incorporating psyllium and
other sources of fiber into the diet may aid weight loss.
Green tea
(Camellia sinensis)
Studies
suggest that green tea extract may boost metabolism and help
burn fat, but there have been no specific studies of this herb
in obese individuals. Some researchers speculate that substances
in green tea known as polyphenols are responsible for the herb's
fat-burning effect.
Hydroxycitric
acid
Obtained
from plants native to India (including Garcinia cambogia and
Garcinia indica), hydroxycitric acid has been incorporated into
many commercial weight-loss supplements. Although animal studies
have found that hydroxycitric acid reduced food intake and prevented
weight gain, studies of G. cambogia in humans have produced
less promising results. More research is needed before conclusions
can be drawn about using hydroxycitric acid, or the plants which
produce the substance, for weight loss.
Oolong tea
(Thea sinensis)
In
traditional cultures, oolong tea has been used to prevent obesity
and lower cholesterol. One animal study found that oolong tea
prevented weight gain in rats fed a high-fat diet. This study
suggests that the traditional use of oolong tea may have validity.
Further research in animals and people would be helpful.
Capsaicin
(Capsicum frutescens)
Preliminary
evidence indicates that capsaicin (the substance that makes
chili peppers taste hot) may help the body burn fat, particularly
when eating a high-fat diet. Further research is needed to confirm
these early findings, however.
More Herbs
in Weight Loss
Spirulina, Wheatgrass, Kelp, Garlic, Astragalus, Hawthorn, Ginkgo,
Mate herb, Myrrh, Sweet leaf, Cats Claw bark, Ginseng, Rhubarb
root, Aloe, Ginger root, and other specific herbs and ingredients
to facilitate safe weight reduction.
And weiht loss ancient formula
Turmeria-40%, Uncaria Rhynchophylla-30%, Rheum Officinalc-15%,
Talc-15%.
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